Admissions - Admissions Counselor

Sacred Heart University•Fairfield, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century, offering over 100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. With a campus in Fairfield, CT, another in Dingle, Ireland, and online programs, SHU serves nearly 10,000 students across nine colleges and schools. As a contemporary Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts, SHU cultivates forward-thinking students committed to enacting change. The Princeton Review recognizes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. The university also hosts WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program, and an impressive performing arts program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
A valid driver’s license with no violations is necessary.
Ability and willingness to enthusiastically support Sacred Heart University’s Catholic identity, tradition, spirit, and commitment to all students' moral and ethical development.
Possess high-level communication skills to express, both orally and in writing, the mission and recruiting goals of the University.
An appreciation of the role of all recruitment areas – athletics, financial aid, career development, student life, academics, and the ability to bring smooth coordination to their work, regardless of their organizational location.
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with the Dean, counselors, faculty, administrators, students, alums, community leaders, and volunteers.
Ability to work collaboratively as an admissions team member and develop effective short-range strategic plans.
Must demonstrate enthusiasm, drive, motivational ability, willingness to take risks, and a competitive spirit, as well as intellectual depth, moral integrity, vision, energy, and creativity; ability to think outside the box.
Must possess knowledge of computers and an understanding of technology's potential to facilitate the admissions function and improve internal and external communication.
Strong commitment to liberal arts education.
Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and execute visits to high schools in assigned territory to promote Sacred Heart University.
Represent Sacred Heart University at all applicable college fairs.
Maintain professional relationships with school counselors and independent counselors in assigned territory.
Maintain consistent contact with inquiries to convert to applicants through interviews, phone calls, and e-mail.
Maintain contacts with applicants to assist in converting them to enrolled students.
Interview students and follow up with an appropriate personal note.
Attend staff meetings.
Consistently work towards and develop a strategic plan to achieve the enrollment goal for the territory assigned by the Director.
Read and review applications for assigned territory.
Enter admission decisions for applications generated for territory and other areas when necessary.
Present information sessions about Sacred Heart University to prospective families and students before campus tours.
Gain knowledge and keep up to date with Slate software or applicable CRM.
Attend recruitment events such as open houses and admitted student days hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Attend regional receptions held in assigned territory hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Greet families and be available to promote and answer questions on Sacred Heart University that students may have.
Assist with various projects when needed as part of a team effort.